Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has partnered with SpaceX to provide free, high-speed Starlink internet access across its entire fleet of aircraft.
Traditionally, in-flight Wi-Fi has been plagued by slow speeds, high costs, and frequent disruptions, particularly over remote areas like the North Pole, the Atlantic Ocean, and the North Sea, routes which SAS frequently flies. Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology addresses these challenges, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity even in regions where conventional satellite services struggle.
Additionally, unlike traditional in-flight internet internet services that activate only after takeoff and disconnect during descent, Starlink’s technology ensures passengers enjoy connectivity from the moment they board the aircraft.
According to SAS, passengers across all travel classes will have access to the free Starlink in-flight connectivity service. The airline says they will begin installing the Starlink terminals on their aircraft at the end of 2025.
“We’re excited to provide reliable, high-speed internet across the entire SAS fleet and help level up the in-flight experiences for passengers and crew from gate to gate. We’re especially proud that Starlink can offer connectivity for passengers that’s as good, if not better, than at their homes while flying across the Atlantic, North Sea, and North Pole, which historically had been challenging for in-flight ,” said Jason Fritch, SpaceX Vice President of Starlink Enterprise Sales.
With this move, SAS joins a growing list of airlines, including airBaltic, Air France, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, and WestJet, that have adopted Starlink.
